Tenant Relations
Canadian Property Management
Tenant demand propels sustainable measures
The more human aspect of sustainability was the focus of a recent discussion on tenant demands for green space, at Toronto’s Green Real Estate Conference
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Build a business continuity plan in seven steps
No company wants to stop delivering critical services during disruptive incidents such as power outages. That's where the business continuity plan comes in.
Canadian Property Management
Cultivating wellbeing in the built environment
Mental health, including depression, is the leading cause of short-term disability in the global workplace. In Canada, 50 per cent of short-term disability claims are
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Engaging tenants in energy-savings initiatives
Randy Daiter, vice president, residential at M&R Holdings provides tips for maximizing tenant participation
Canadian Apartment Magazine
How to identify predatory tenants
Steps to help landlords identify predatory tenants before they slip through the front door, creating a costly stream of havoc in their wake.
Canadian Property Management
The mechanics of meeting tenant expectations
Ryan McAskile, senior vice-president and manager at DTZ in Mississauga, spent years in the brokerage business, advising clients on rental rates and where to lease.
Canadian Property Management
Tips for accessible, AODA-friendly buildings
Legislation regarding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) can be an advantage for property managers and building owners, says Colin McCarthy, founder of
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Building a solid brand
Branding starts with one main tenet: people must be able to quickly and easily identify a company by how it presents itself to the world.
CondoBusiness
Containing condominium disputes
Property managers often find themselves sandwiched in conflict involving members of the condominium communities they manage. While few wish to exacerbate such conflict or take
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Inventive ways to cultivate green tenants
Although many tenants find value in creating sustainable office environments, over time, green behaviour can slip if property managers don’t foster this culture. However, according
Canadian Property Management
Compliance with AODA lessens liability risk
Many of Ontario’s building owners and managers are now struggling to decipher requirements for barrier-free access in the Ontario Building Code (OBC), under the Accessibility
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Tips for benchmarking your rental property
Owning and managing an investment property isn’t all about bricks and mortar and collecting rent cheques from tenants. Here are some tips for enhancing the resident experience via good benchmarking strategies.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
When residential tenants fail to pay
When it comes to collecting money owed as a result of non-payment of rent, for damage to a property or even for utilities, landlords are forced to attend small claims court. Here's what else they should do.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Student housing trends in Canada
Greg Romundt of Centurion Asset Management outlines the latest student housing trends, providing snapshots of the Canadian and US markets.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
How to fill apartment vacancies and find tenants
Property managers can fill apartment vacancies and find tenants by getting involved in the community, knowing their market and offering promotions.
CondoBusiness
Toronto condo shapes conversation with buyers
TAS' upcoming mid-rise Toronto condo, Kingston & Co., aims to attract first-time buyers with sustainable design and homey amenities.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Apartment rentals rise in slow housing market
Apartment rentals are going up in the U.S. amidst a slow housing market. But experts question whether the same trend is occurring in Canada.
